Alma De Mexico

This restaurant is amazing and if you’re in the area craving delicious Mexican food you have to check it out. I’d put this in the top 3 Mexican restaurants I’ve been to, to include some other well known establishments in Philadelphia. No knock on them but this place will be up there with them once word gets around. It is a smaller restaurant with 4 tables that seat parties of 4 and 2 tables that seat parties of 2 but when I came by at 4:30pm on a Friday it was empty. I ordered the tacos al pastor and a hurache without meat. It came with a red and a green salsa on the side and also pickled habanero mixed with onions, orange juice, and oregano. It is spicy but is absolutely delicious and went great on everything. I judge a place a lot on their tortilla/masa creations and this place nailed it. The tortillas were fresh and are the perfect texture. The meat for the tacos was well seasoned and not too fatty, but still had the richness you’re looking for in carne al pastor. The pineapple was a nice touch. The hurache was topped with beans, cream, onions, and nopales. Everything went well together and the masa for the hurache was perfect, crunchy on the outside but tender on the inside. I liked the food so much I decided to get flan for dessert. It came with a blackberry jam and whipped cream on the side. It was the consistency I personally like, dense and creamy. The fruit was a nice contrast to the richness of the dessert. In addition to the food, the staff was friendly, welcoming, and answered any questions I have. Prices were more than fair for the portions. Unfortunately I live on the west coast but if I’m ever back in Philadelphia this would be my top spot to revisit. If you’re in the area you have to give it a try if you like Mexican food. Highly recommended!

Everything is delicious here and I don’t understand why this doesn’t have a line out the door. Barbacoa and mole so seasoned that you are left stunned. Bright and spicy salsas Despite being rich in flavor managed to be not too oily or greasy. As good if not better than the highly praissd casa Mexico/south Philly barbacoa. Please come here so they continue to be in business.

Oh my god. You need to come here!!!! Best tacos I’ve ever had. The barbacoa is absolutely insane, I think I died when I had the first bite. It’s a small shop, owned my a very happy/sweet lady!! Def spend your money here

I was looking for parking at my favorite restaurant of 30 years nearby and discovered this restaurant on a nice quiet side street. The hidalgo-style barbacoa they have on the weekends was delicious, with a nice smoky consume. It came with a nice serving of cactus and caramelized onions. We just got back from CDMX and were craving El Pastor and they have the real Mexican taste here. Nopales quesadilla and guac were very tasty and all tortillas were homemade. Enjoyed talking to our server and service was very good.

Loved this place!! The food is made to order and it was very much authentic. 10/10 recommend

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Philly. Everything was fresh and made to order. The barbacoa tacos and consome were incredible. We’ve been to restaurants that specialize in barbacoa but it had nothing on the ones from Alma de Mexico. The cafe de olla was perfect as well. Definitely worth the 1 hour drive!

These folks are hands down the NICEST. The food was amazing too. I’ll be back for the same exact meal bc it was that good. See you soon.

The best legit Mexican breakfast I’ve had in a long time! We found this little gem while visiting Philly from Texas. The green chilaquiles with chicken and eggs? Straight 10/10. And don’t even get me started on the café de olla… I’ll take two to go, please! 🤣

We came to this new Mexican spot on Lombard Street. It was a rainy weeknight so just a few other tables. The food and service were amazing! We will definitely be back. BYO

This is the real deal. The flavors are spot on. The mole was right up there with the best in the city. It's a small casual family run place that fits perfectly in the neighborhood. Service is friendly and accommodating. I'll be back for the weekend barbacoa and tamales.